Honda Element. Manual - part 280

SECONDARY SHAFT 2ND GEAR AXIAL CLEARANCE INSPECTION

1. Install the thrust needle bearing (A), needle bearing (B), 2nd gear (C), thrust needle bearing (D), 37 x 58 

mm thrust washer (E), and 2nd clutch (F) on the secondary shaft (G), then secure them with the snap ring 
(H). Do not install the O-rings during inspection. 

Fig. 465: Identifying Thrust Needle Bearing, Needle Bearing, 2nd Gear And Thrust Needle Bearing
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

2. Measure the clearance between the snap ring (A) and the 2nd clutch guide (B) with a feeler gauge (C), in 

at least three places. Use the average as the actual clearance. 

Standard: 0.04-0.12 mm (0.002-0.005 in.)

 

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Fig. 466: Measuring Clearance Between Snap Ring And 2nd Clutch Guide 
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3. If the clearance is out of standard, remove the 37 x 58 mm thrust washer and measure its thickness.  

4. Select and install a new thrust washer, then recheck. 

THRUST WASHER, 37 x 58 mm  

THRUST WASHER THICKNESS SPECIFICATIONS 

No.

Part Number

Thickness

1

90511-PRP-010

3.900 mm (0.154 in.)

2

90512-PRP-010

3.925 mm (0.155 in.)

3

90513-PRP-010

3.950 mm (0.156 in.)

4

90514-PRP-010

3.975 mm (0.156 in.)

5

90515-PRP-010

4.000 mm (0.157 in.)

6

90516-PRP-010

4.025 mm (0.158 in.)

7

90517-PRP-010

4.050 mm (0.159 in.)

8

90518-PRP-010

4.075 mm (0.160 in.)

9

90519-PRP-010

4.100 mm (0.161 in.)

10

90520-PRP-010

4.125 mm (0.162 in.)

 

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5. After replacing the thrust washer, make sure the clearance is within standard.  

6. Disassemble the shaft and gears.  

SECONDARY SHAFT 1ST GEAR AXIAL CLEARANCE INSPECTION 

Special Tools Required  

Attachment, 42 mm I.D. 07QAD-P0A0100 

1. Install the thrust needle bearing (A), needle bearing (B), 1st gear (C), thrust needle bearing (D), 40x51.5 

mm thrust washer (E), 1st/3rd clutch (F), and 3rd gear collar (G) on the secondary shaft (H). Do not 
install the O-rings during inspection. 

11

90521-PRP-010

4.150 mm (0.163 in.)

12

90522-PRP-010

4.175 mm (0.164 in.)

13

90523-PRP-000

4.200 mm (0.165 in.)

14

90524-PRP-000

4.225 mm (0.166 in.)

15

90525-PRP-000

4.250 mm (0.167 in.)

16

90526-PRP-000

4.275 mm (0.168 in.)

17

90527-PRP-000

4.300 mm (0.169 in.)

18

90528-PRP-000

4.325 mm (0.170 in.)

19

90529-PRP-000

4.350 mm (0.171 in.)

20

90530-PRP-000

4.375 mm (0.172 in.)

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

  

Fig. 467: Identifying Thrust Needle Bearing, Needle Bearing, 1st Gear And Thrust Needle Bearing 
With Torque Specification 
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Fig. 468: Identifying Ball Bearing On Idler Gear 
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2. Install the idler gear (I), then install the ball bearing (J) on the idler gear with the 42 mm attachment and a 

 

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2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element